Hello, new owner in Bristol

First topic message reminder :

I've just bought myself a P reg thundercat. Cant actually ride it as I haven't got my license yet, but got my CBT on Friday, then module 1 on mon and if I pass I start module 2 on tuesday so hopefully be riding it soon!

I know absolutely nothing about motorbikes so was wondering if there is anything I need to know maintenance wise? I've been starting it every few days to keep the battery charged, but ny the time I get my license it will have been parked up for the best part of a month, anything I need to be aware of such as brakes etc??

Also when I start it from cold I have to give it a bit of choke, and if I rev it to quick it cuts out. Is this normal??

Sorry if I'm being a bit thick, like I say I'm a complete novice!

Congratulations!

Nothing like the feeling of passing your bike test. Nearly there.
Keep up the good work.

Chris

Nice one mate well done.

good job mate, mod 2 is easier, just imagine you are on a ride with instructor but its easier because they pick up everything where as the examiner just puts it down to nerves, good luck

Well done and good luck with the next stage.

Enjoy the cat, and just take it steady at first

alext wrote:Booked mod 2 test next friday so hopefully be taking the cat out soon!

Congrats, you mean Friday 18th or 25th?

We'll get you out on it soon and have to find a central place to arrange a meet for all the Bristol/Gloucester/Wiltshire people so we can say hello. Infact, I feel a thread coming on.

stretchie_ wrote:

alext wrote:Booked mod 2 test next friday so hopefully be taking the cat out soon!

Congrats, you mean Friday 18th or 25th?

We'll get you out on it soon and have to find a central place to arrange a meet for all the Bristol/Gloucester/Wiltshire people so we can say hello. Infact, I feel a thread coming on.

25th. I'll def be up for a meet, my intstructor took me out on a nice twisty road yesterday and I loved it. I'm pretty slow on the bends though so I'll probably be right at the back!!

It's getting closer....

Yeah not long now, hoping for a nice sunny day Friday.

Best of luck for Friday, here's hoping for a nice sunny day!!!

Good luck on your test today, will keep my fingers crossed for you x

sunny here - good luck!

Thank you, passed with 2 minors, well pleased!! Just sorted the insurance, the un is out, I'm off for a spin!

Congrats, well done on both passing and being brave enough to tell us all when it was happening!

Well done and congrats.

Enjoy the ride and be safe.

I have one for you tonight.

Congrats, enjoy

Well done, ride safe & enjoy.

Bloody well done indeedy mate . . . .

Ride Safe and enjoy

billyw wrote:Congrats, well done on both passing and being brave enough to tell us all when it was happening!

I know, didn't really think that one through. I stuck it on Facebook as well for an extra bit of pressure! I've been out for a good few hours today, stalled it a couple of times and Im pretty slow on the bends, might have to get myself some "P" plates!!

Well done, glad you are enjoying yourself.

Just ride and the confidence and pace will build in time, enjoy gaining the knowledge and dont push too hard too soon

Many congratulations indeed

Might see you on one of our rideouts soon

Wayhay, good on you.

Can sort out a meeting now, unfortunately we a re moving in a week or so so won't be right away and don't have time to come out for blast either